Group GIS Project

Project Overview

• Identify unique resource management or environmental planning challenge.
• Submit a project proposal.
• Use GIS analysis and create an ESRI StoryMap to communicate findings.

Purpose of the Project

• Practice designing, organizing, and executing a research project using ArcGIS.
• Develop communication skills in an attractive and interactive format.
• Emphasize group-based work for professional skill development.

Project Components and Grading

• Project Proposal (100 pts.) - Due: March 28
• Final Group StoryMap (400 pts.) - Due: April 26
• StoryMap Presentation (100 pts.) - In class, April 30 & May 2

Project Proposal Sections

• Introduction (~250-500 words)
• Problem Statement (~500 words)
• Contextual Framework (~500-1000 words)
• Proposed Methods (~250-500 words)

Final Group StoryMap

• Components: ArcGIS Pro Project and ArcGIS StoryMap.
• Document databases, toolboxes, and maps in ArcGIS Pro Project.
• Develop an engaging ArcGIS StoryMap.
  • Introduction, Contextual Framework, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.

Assessment Breakdown

• Project Proposal (100 pts.)
• Final Group StoryMap (400 pts.)
  • Instructor’s assessment (300 pts.)
  • 360-Degree Peer Feedback (100 pts.)
• StoryMap Presentation (100 pts.)

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